Meanwhile our personality by dint of much hard work had arrived at an important
stage in his career. He took Classical Mods. in summer 1927 and gained a
brilliant second class. Then followed his election to the Junior Stewardship
of the JCR Michaelmas 1927 saw the opening of his annus mirabilis.
Under his guidance, the Togger of 1928 made four well-deserved bumps; but his
chef doeuvre was his stroking the Eight to an almost unprecedented
victory of six bumps. From this his presence in the 'Varsity
Trials followed
as a matter of course, and on December 1st, 1928, he rowed in `B' crew at
Henley, thus gaining his Trials Cap. In the midst of these activities he yet
found time to discharge the duties of his office of Senior Steward. He now
coaches
the Togger, admonishing and advising, with extraordinary control of
language, those members of the crew (and there must be many) whose action is
not quite to his liking.
Photo: The 1929 St Catherine's 1st Eight. From left to right, back row: A. B. Allison (2), B. C. Brookes (4), Ll. O. Williams (spare), J. G. Miller (3), J. Marsh (bow); middle: L. O. Kenyon (6) A. E. Drew (str) G. M. Brander (Exeter, coach) C. E. Dean (7) P. C. Kimball (5); front: M. L. Harvey (cox).